Contents:
- Medical Video: 50 Reasons Why Women Live Longer Than Men
- Why do women live longer than men?
- Based on biological factors
- Based on environmental factors
Medical Video: 50 Reasons Why Women Live Longer Than Men
Have you ever noticed that women are longer than men? Yes, many countries report that women's life expectancy is higher than men. For example, in the United States, the woman's life expectancy is 80.1 years, while men are only 73.4 years. Not only in the United States, other countries such as France, Britain, Russia and India also have the same case. How can it be like that?
Why do women live longer than men?
A woman's life is longer than a man's, apparently this is reasonable. Not just a myth. Various factors, such as biology and sociology also influence this. From the beginning, women and men have created differences, coupled with lifestyle factors. Usually women have a healthy lifestyle that is better than men.
Based on biological factors
From the beginning of life, it seems that women are longer than men. During the first year of life, the death rate of boys is 25-30% greater than that of girls.
This may be related to genetics or chromosomes. When cell damage occurs in one of the genes of the X chromosome, women who have two X chromosomes are better able to compensate compared to men who only have one X chromosome. This difference may affect the age of the cell which can then affect a person's risk of disease. Cells in a woman's body have greater resistance to biological aging.
In addition, the composition of hormones between women and men is also different. Women have more hormones that can support them to live longer. Hormones related to female reproduction are associated with a longer age in women. An example is the hormone estrogen which can help women reduce levels of bad cholesterol in the body. Thus, a woman's risk of heart disease causes death to be smaller. The hormone estrogen can protect women at least until menopause.
Based on environmental factors
In addition to biological factors, environmental factors or women's behavior can also affect age. Women usually have a healthier lifestyle than men. In general, more men have the habit of smoking and drinking alcoholic beverages. This bad habit certainly affects men's health. Coupled with the habits of men who tend to deny the disease and fail to check himself into a doctor.
In addition, exposure to hazards in the workplace, such as workplace accidents also usually affects more men. Men may tend to have higher stress levels than women.
Women usually have more friends or social life. Where, this social life is associated with a lower mortality rate of 50%, based on research by Brigham Young University in 2010. Women tend to share their concerns or stress with their peers, while men tend to save or hold back their own stress. So, men are more likely to suffer from stress related diseases.
However, this environmental factor can still be changed. So, not always men have a shorter age than women. By applying a healthy lifestyle, then you (including men) can be more protected from various diseases, so you are more likely to live longer. So, don't worry!
